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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaBeouf has chosen Riptide as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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168 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matthew Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from LaBeouf misses.
Connor feints a jab promting LaBeouf to slip. Connor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. LaBeouf slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that LaBeouf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
LaBeouf needs to keep his hands up - Connor had a free shot at his head there.
Connor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaBeouf.
Connor scores with a crisp jab that stopped LaBeouf in his tracks.
LaBeouf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Connor.
Connor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
LaBeouf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Connor.
LaBeouf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Connor.
LaBeouf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Connor throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaBeouf moves out of range as Connor strikes.
LaBeouf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor throws a lazy uppercut
and Connor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Connor has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Connor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LaBeouf goes for a double leg but Connor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Connor continues to drive forward.
LaBeouf has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Connor regains guard immediately.
LaBeouf wants to pass the guard but Connor is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connor seems keen to control LaBeouf's posture.
LaBeouf prevents Connor from getting back to his feet.
LaBeouf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Connor is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a big right hand that misses.
LaBeouf postures up in Connor's guard and throws a big left but Connor blocks it.
Connor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Connor misses with a lunging right hand
and LaBeouf counters with a stiff right hand.
LaBeouf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Connor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaBeouf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Connor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A left and a right from Connor both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaBeouf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matthew Connor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Connor misses.
Connor looks to score with a jab to the body but LaBeouf is just out of range.
Connor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf lands a slapping body shot.
Connor misses with an uppercut
and LaBeouf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LaBeouf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Connor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaBeouf slips under a jab from Connor.
A combination from Connor does no damage.
Connor throws out a loose jab but LaBeouf uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaBeouf connects with a crisp jab.
LaBeouf drives through with a takedown into Connor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Connor trying to control the position.
LaBeouf is looking to work some ground and pound but Connor has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf tries to free his leg and advance position but Connor is retaining full guard.
LaBeouf trying to control the position from guard on top but Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaBeouf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Connor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Connor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LaBeouf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
LaBeouf advances to mount.
LaBeouf goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Connor is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matthew Connor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Connor misses with a wild body shot.
Connor misses with a hook
and LaBeouf counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Connor trying to control here.
Connor wants to get back to his feet.
LaBeouf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Connor keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor manages to get to full guard.
LaBeouf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shia LaBeouf has got the better of the ground game so far.
LaBeouf advances position into side control!
LaBeouf tries for a kimura but Connor is defending well.
Connor is looking to work his way out of this bad position but LaBeouf is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
LaBeouf swings around for an armbar but Connor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into LaBeouf's guard.
LaBeouf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Connor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
LaBeouf is trying to keep Connor in close.
LaBeouf looking for a sweep. Not yet LaBeouf, not yet.
LaBeouf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Connor defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Connor got a little sloppy there for a moment and LaBeouf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Connor has managed to get both his arms back between LaBeouf's legs - danger averted.
Connor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LaBeouf is on top in guard.
LaBeouf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf landing strikes.
LaBeouf working the ground and pound.
LaBeouf scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Connor to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Connor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
LaBeouf trying to control the position but Connor is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shia LaBeouf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
LaBeouf misses with a two punch combination.
LaBeouf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Connor.
LaBeouf lunges at Connor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Connor's hand.
Matthew Connor is winning the standup battle so far.
Connor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaBeouf.
Connor looks to score with a jab to the body but LaBeouf is just out of range.
Connor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Connor connects with the punch.
LaBeouf misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor just misses with a punch to the body.
Connor connects with a jab.
Connor throws a hook to the side of LaBeouf's head but LaBeouf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LaBeouf slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LaBeouf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Connor defends it nicely.
LaBeouf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connor.
Connor avoids the body shot from LaBeouf.
A head kick by LaBeouf misses
and Connor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Connor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Connor does no damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by LaBeouf.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Connor.
Connor lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Connor.
LaBeouf looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaBeouf stalling away here and it's allowed Connor to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
LaBeouf wants to control from the top but Connor keeps moving.
Connor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but LaBeouf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaBeouf has his foot on Connor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Connor works his way back into a safe position though.
LaBeouf looking to control.
Connor tries to free his leg and advance position but LaBeouf is retaining full guard.
Connor stopping the sweep attempt from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Connor defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Connor stopping the sweep attempt from LaBeouf.
Connor trying to control but LaBeouf is working from the bottom.
LaBeouf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Connor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Connor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Connor!
After the big win, Matthew Connor made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fury Nutrition Inc. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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